Living Waters chronic pain ministry seeks to be a support for those who live with chronic pain as well as raise awareness of this hidden epidemic in the church. It is our desire to help answer some of the tough practical, emotional and spiritual questions about pain and suffering, and put a face on invisible disability within the body of Christ.  


The Bible has a sober and realistic perspective on suffering that includes chronic pain. It affirms the unfathomableness and tragedy of suffering and its often staggering weight. It also makes clear that God’s ways are not our ways, and that while He does sometimes bring about miraculous physical healing, there are many times that He does not. When the miracle we long for does not happen, we are often left with more questions than answers, trying to make sense of what is happening to us. 

Sadly, we tend to live in a “fix-it” society, and often this is also found in the body of Christ, the church. However, it is curious that the Bible has so much more to say about suffering than it does about physical healing. We read time and time again how God uses all things to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Most importantly, we discover that no matter what we are dealing with the Lord is there, and He is our strength, our refuge, and our source of sustenance through His Living Waters.

He sees, He hears, He knows, He understands, and YOU are inscribed on the palms of His hands.

“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb?
Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
your walls are continually before me.” Isaiah 49:15-16

Living Waters Blog: Hope Courage Strength

By Shoshana Lipson 05 Dec, 2021
Are you wondering how you’re going to get through the holidays? Do you look at others and wish that you had the same joy and excitement as them? Do you feel left out because of health limitations? The reality is that the holiday season isn’t always as joyful or easy for people who live with chronic pain or illness. We often struggle with health flare-ups, places we cannot go, things we cannot do, anxiety, depression, fear of the future, and guilt about not being all we want to be for our friends and family.
By David Daffern 23 Sep, 2020
When God touches your life, you are changed. You'll never be the same again. You can't go back to what you were before, not that we always want to.
By Linda Orner 05 Aug, 2020
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, Nahum 1:7 Life can be unpredictable and challenging, but faith and trust in God Can help us to overcome tragedy. We can find peace amid such turbulence. The Lord is our refuge in times of trouble, and through Him we can find peace even in the midst of the storm!
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Every broken part of your life - every challenge, every hurt and struggle - is an invitation to grow, a doorway to a greater intimacy with God and an opportunity to serve Him.


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Living Waters Christian Chronic Pain Support Group

Bring Living Waters Ministry To Your Church

Whether you live with chronic pain, are involved in a support or "care" ministry at your church, or just have a passion to reach those who are hurting, we would love to help you reach those who live in the midst of the unfathomable. We invite you to connect with others, learn how to more effectively minister to those who live with chronic pain, and help us bring the challenge of suffering out from the shadows and into the light of the gospel.

Together we can make a difference in people's lives!

Our eight-session Living Waters program, PainPerspective, is available for churches and small groups to use and includes a leader's guide, accompanying study guide, and a PowerPoint presentation for each week. Through these eight sessions we look at who the Bible says God is, what He has to say about pain, the purpose and value of our lives, how to navigate relationships, and the tough topic of forgiveness and grace in the face of hurt. Each of these can also be presented as separate events or workshops. 
1: What Does the Owner’s Manual Say?
2: Does God Have a Purpose & Plan for My Life?
3: What Is Happening to Me & Why Do I Feel This Way?
4: A Theory of Acceptance
5: How to Navigate Relationships & Avoid Isolation
6: Coping Wisely with the Hurtful Things People Say
7: Discovering & Walking in God’s Purpose for Your Life
8: Creative Strategies For Managing Chronic Pain

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